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IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers as soon as next week: Report

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers, with cuts expected to start as soon as next week.
The layoffs are part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the federal workforce by terminating probationary employees lacking civil service protection.
Approximately 16,000 probationary employees at the IRS may be affected, particularly those who declined buyout offers.
Senator Mitch McConnell expressed concerns regarding the potential impact of these government restructuring efforts on American industry and workers.

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IRS to lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency's plans, and cuts could happen as soon as next week. This comes as the Trump administration intensified sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce,…

6 days ago·Sakado, Japan

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tfppwire.com

IRS to Cut Thousands of Workers in the Middle of Tax Season

As tax season begins, the IRS is cutting thousands of probationary workers, following a directive from the Trump administration to reduce federal employment. These layoffs come as 65,000 federal employees have already accepted buyout offers and IRS staff involved in the 2025 tax season are required to stay on until after the filing deadline. Key Facts: The IRS is laying off thousands of probationary workers just as tax season begins. The move f…

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Just the News

IRS preparing to layoff thousands of probationary employees during tax season: Report

The news of the layoffs comes after Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency reportedly began examining the IRS to find waste, fraud and tax dollar savings.

6 days ago·Washington, United States

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fredericksburg.com

IRS facing mass layoffs

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7 days ago·Cherokee County, United States

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News & Record

IRS to lay off workers in middle of tax season

WASHINGTON — The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.

7 days ago·Cherokee County, United States

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IRS Prepares to Lay Off Thousands of Workers as DOGE Audit Continues - News Addicts

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is preparing to lay off thousands of probationary workers, two sources familiar with the matter told the Associated Press. The expected cuts, which could begin as early as next week, come just days after a staffer with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team met with senior agency staffers. […] The post IRS Prepares to Lay Off Thousands of Workers as DOGE Audit Continues appeared first on Ne…

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